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By Renzo Verwer (Translation from Dutch: Kaarlo Schepel)

“This has got to be hell. One hour and 33 minutes in the Dam-to-dam race ! It was horrid, I thought that one hour 06 minutes would be possible. It was very challenging, especially the idea that I was only capable of staying just ten minutes ahead of you. I had to stand still and rest a few times during the last six kilometres, and I was afraid that you would pass me … that would have been the ultimate humiliation ! I overrated myself once more. ” (more…)

IGM Karel Van Der Weide from The Netherlands continues his discussion of recent discoveries and experiences in the Sicilian. This time he discusses the finer points of the Sveshnikov main line with 9.Bxf6 and 15….f4.
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Hi all, apologies for being away a bit longer. I have accepted a new position as a student coach and that has taken up some of my time. But don’t worry I will also remain chess coach! Back to chess now. Bilbao has provided us with a number of interesting games and this time I’m taking a closer look at the Sicilian Dragon from Topalov - Carlsen. Enjoy! (more…)

Yesterday was the first round of the new Grand Slam Chess Final. it is being held in Bilbao, Spain. Magnus Carlsen got of to a great start as he defeated Levon Aronian with black. It reminded me of the candidates matches they played in Elista earlier. There Carlsen put up a tremendous fight to constantly get back into the match. (more…)

I am very happy to introduce you to International Chess Grandmaster Karel Van Der Weide from The Netherlands. Karel has kindly agreed to do a video lecture for us here at Chessedelic.com. In this video he discusses the finer points of the Sicilian Sveshnikov main line with 9.Bxf6 and 14.Re1. Thank you Karel! (more…)

Hi all,

I’ve been receiving some questions concerning the music I use for my Chess News Videos.
The tune I use is called “Hot”, courtesy of Audionautix: (more…)

Only the day before yesterday the enigmatic Alexander Morozevich was the virtual no. 1 in the world. Yesterday he lost a somewhat silly game against Ivanchuk, taking too much risks and never seeing back his sacrificed pawns. Today he fought a fierce battle with the American revival Gata Kamsky and lost again after an interesting fight. The video analysis of this last game takes approximately 54 minutes. Yes, I’ve gone crazy… So get your coffee and donuts, sit back and enjoy the ride! (more…)

During the sixth round of the Tal Memorial Tournament in Moscow, Alexander Morozevich managed to beat Ruslan Ponomariov in a Nimzo-Indian game. The Muscovite played the surprising 7.c6!? and from there on both players were on their own. Not long thereafter Ponomariov played carelessly, allowing his knights to be bottled up and losing one of them. Even though Morozevich’s technique seemed to waver, the win was never in doubt. In the process Morozevich became virtually the new #1 in the FIDE rankings! Congrats, Moro! (more…)

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The first round of the Tal Memorial Chess Tournament in Moscow, Russia, saw three wins and two draws. Kramnik beat Shirov in a Slav Meran when the latter surprised with 19…Ra5?, a weak move i.m.h.o. More coverage in the video below.
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